Full Time Van Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service Store LLC is a prominent retail division of Gordon Food Service, a leading foodservice distributor with more than 170 stores serving a wide range of customers including small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, and caterers. Located at 5800 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, this store operates on a schedule designed to accommodate the needs of both customers and employees, with hours from 7 AM to 8 PM Monday through Saturday and 9 AM to 6 PM on Sundays. The company proudly offers competitive wages starting at $17 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that emphasizes employee development, work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities.

The role available at this location is for a Van Delivery Driver, responsible for delivering products efficiently, accurately, and courteously along a variable daily route. This position requires the operation of a delivery van in a professional, safe, and detail-oriented manner and includes helping with in-store operations before or after delivering goods. Employees in this role are expected to contribute positively to customer experience by maintaining strong relationships and ensuring happiness through timely, precise deliveries. Beyond delivery, duties extend to responsibilities in the store such as processing customer purchases, handling cash and merchandise securely, stocking products properly, and maintaining organized and attractive merchandise displays.

This position requires morning and weekend availability and offers holidays off, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Employees benefit from high internal promotion rates and access to development programs that aid career growth. The company provides valuable benefits such as profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, employee assistance with 24/7 mental health support via ComPsych, employee discounts on purchases, and the Beneplace discount program. Eligible employees can also obtain affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time off including PTO and flexible time, a company note savings program, fully paid maternity leave for 12 weeks, and access to health management resources and programs.

Gordon Food Service Store is committed to fostering a culture where employees feel valued and supported. The company adheres strictly to equal employment opportunity principles, ensuring a respectful, inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Furthermore, all locations maintain a tobacco-free and drug-free policy to promote a safe and healthy working environment.

In this role, candidates must have at least one year of delivery driving and customer service experience, hold an unrestricted Standard Operator's License, and possess a clean driving record with no drug or alcohol offenses in the last five years. The ability to lift up to 70 pounds and use a two-wheel cart to manage loads up to 350 pounds is essential. Candidates must be 18 years or older and successfully pass pre-employment checks including drug screening, a criminal background check, and motor vehicle report review. This position is ideal for individuals seeking a stable job with room for advancement in a supportive retail and delivery environment dedicated to excellence in customer service and employee growth.